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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,298.91, 99,389.39 and 24,171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,298.91, 99,389.39 and 24,171.08 is: 36,235.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,298.91 : 99,389.39 = 24,171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,298.91/99,389.39 = 24,171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,298.91x = 99,389.39 × 24,171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,298.91x = 2,402,348,279.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,348,279.04/66,298.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,235.11

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